Being self confident will get you far in life. How?
Knowing your strengths and weaknesses well. Having a positive view of yourself. Setting realistic expectations and goals. Communicating effectively, and being able to handle criticism, and not take it personally are traits and skills that are a must for work and life. Self-confidence is linked to almost every element involved in a happy life.
8 Things You Can Do To Boost Your Self-Confidence
- Recognize and emphasize your strengths. Reward and praise yourself for your efforts and progress.
- When you stumble on an obstacle, treat yourself with kindness and compassion. Don’t dwell on failure.
- Set realistic and achievable goals. Do not expect perfection; it is impossible to be perfect in every aspect of life.
- Slow down when you are feeling intense emotions and think logically about the situation.
- Challenge making assumptions about yourself, people and situations.
- Recognize that past negative life experiences do not dictate your future.
- Express your feelings, beliefs and needs directly and respectfully
- Learn to say no to unreasonable requests.